Patna: Flight operations at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport were severely disrupted on Saturday as dense fog and poor visibility delayed more than 28 flights to and from Patna. Services connecting major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru were hit, with several departures and arrivals running more than two hours late.
Flights Delayed at Patna Airport Due to Low Visibility
| Flight | Origin | Scheduled Time | Delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India Express | Delhi → Patna | 10:05 am | 17 min |
| IndiGo | Delhi → Patna | 12:35 pm | 17 min |
| IndiGo | Mumbai → Patna | 2:10 pm | 42 min |
| Air India | Delhi → Patna | 2:40 pm | 29 min |
| IndiGo | Kolkata → Patna | 3:20 pm | 2 hr 13 min |
| Air India | Mumbai → Patna | 3:30 pm | 1 hr 1 min |
| Air India Express | Bengaluru → Patna | 4:10 pm | 1 hr 38 min |
| Air India | Delhi → Patna | 6:30 pm | 31 min |
Departures
| Flight | Destination | Scheduled Time | Delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India Express | Patna → Delhi | 10:30 am | 38 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Bengaluru | 11:30 am | 20 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Delhi | 11:50 am | 29 min |
| Air India | Patna → Mumbai | 1:05 pm | 17 min |
| Air India | Patna → Delhi | 1:15 pm | 46 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Pune | 1:25 pm | 20 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Hyderabad | 1:45 pm | 33 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Mumbai | 2:55 pm | 48 min |
| Air India | Patna → Delhi | 3:30 pm | 32 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Kolkata | 4:00 pm | 2 hr 20 min |
| Air India | Patna → Mumbai | 4:10 pm | 1 hr 26 min |
| Air India Express | Patna → Bengaluru | 4:40 pm | 2 hr 4 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Chennai | 5:45 pm | 23 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Bengaluru | 5:55 pm | 36 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Delhi | 6:15 pm | 19 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Hyderabad | 6:35 pm | 31 min |
| Air India Express | Patna → Delhi | 7:10 pm | 45 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Ahmedabad | 7:40 pm | 19 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Delhi | 8:15 pm | 25 min |
| IndiGo | Patna → Kolkata | 8:25 pm | 55 min |
Airport officials said the disruptions were the result of poor visibility caused by fog — a recurring challenge during winter months in Patna, given the airport’s short runway and limited CAT-III landing capabilities. Travellers have been advised to check flight status updates regularly as fog is expected to continue affecting operations in the coming days.
